July 26: What holiday is today, traditions and prohibitions

Today, July 26, we celebrate International Parachutist Day and System Administrator Day. On this day, believers also honor the memory of Saint Martyr Hermolai and Saint Martyr Paraskeva.

International Parachutist Day

According to glavcom.ua: The idea of the parachute originated in the 15th century thanks to the genius of Leonardo da Vinci. His sketches proved that the inventor predicted the principle of modern parachute operation. This holiday is widespread in the territory of the former USSR and is also celebrated as an international day in December. The history of the parachute is a testament to how human curiosity and the pursuit of knowledge led to the creation of a complex technical device.

System Administrator Day

System Administrator Day is an important holiday for professionals who are responsible for the uninterrupted operation of computer systems and networks. This holiday provides an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the workers who ensure the proper functioning of information technology in organizations.

System administrators play a key role in supporting IT infrastructure, ensuring the setup of hardware and software, managing networks, and protecting data.

Significant events on July 26

• 811 - Byzantine Emperor Nikephoros I was killed in battle against the Bulgars.
• 1309 - Henry VII was recognized by the pope as king of the Holy Roman Empire.
• 1611 - The Swedish army entered Novgorod.
• 1648 - Cossack regiments defeated the Polish army near Staro Konstantinov.
• 1956 - Gamal Abdel Nasser announced the nationalization of the Suez Canal, leading to an international crisis.

Name Days

Today, we congratulate Gnat, Sergey, and Fyodor on their Angel's Day.

Summary: On this day, the world celebrates International Parachutist Day and System Administrator Day, honoring two different types of professionals - those who fly at heights with parachutes and those who ensure the uninterrupted operation of computer systems and networks, providing the normal functioning of IT infrastructure in organizations.